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Franco & Le Tpok Jazz

Title: Francophonic Retrospective V2 1980-89 (2CD)

Label: Sterns Africa

Cat No:STCD3046-47
Format:CD

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20 years ago, on the 12th of October 1989, François Luambo Makiadi - to his many millions of fans known simply as Franco – died in a hospital in Belgium. His body was flown back to Kinshasa, Zaire (now DR Congo), where it lay in state during four days of national mourning.

It is not possible to over-estimate the importance Franco had to Congolese and, through that, to all African music. For more than 3 decades he had been at its very core. When he sang and played, presidents quaked and more than a nation listened.

In this release we bring to a climax the story of the final 9 years of Franco’s life: a time when he had some of his greatest hits, when he made some of his strongest statements. It includes the superior, yet surprisingly rare, version of ‘Mario’, possibly his greatest hit. It includes tracks specially re-mastered and not previously released on CD.

In 2CDs and 48 pages of eloquent, thoroughly researched notes and rare photos, building on the success of Volume 1, Sterns are proud to present volume 2 in their labour of love: Francophonic. If you have any interest in music whatsoever – this is absolutely essential listening.

Track Listing for Francophonic Retrospective V2 1980-89 (2CD)
CD1: "Grand Maitre"
1 Tokoma ba camarade pamba
2 Bina na ngai na respect
3 Sandoka
4 Princesse Kikou
5 Nostalgie
6 Odongo (Coopération)
CD1 time: 1hr 18mins

CD2 : "On sort KO"
1 Suite Lettre No. 1
2 Missile
3 Pesa position na yo
4 Kimpa kisangameni
5 Mario
6 Testament ya Bowule
7 Sadou

Reviews

Songlines - Martin Sinnock

There are 13 lengthy tracks here and the compilers spent many months in discussion with former OK Jazz members, fans and experts in deciding which tracks to include. The final selection is pretty much faultless.

fRoots - Rick Sanders

The irresistable sound of a great man and his many men, sailing in synchronised ease over deep waters, catering to our wellbeing. fRoots Playlist

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Franco & Le Tpok Jazz

Francophonic -A retrospective Vol.1 1953-1980

Francophonic Retrospective V2 1980-89 (2CD)